Muhammad Wilkerson’s embarrassing end with the Jets might set the stage for a comeback in a place far away from his troubles in New Jersey. The mercurial defensive lineman, cut loose by Gang Green last week, was expected to visit the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday in an attempt to resurrect a once-promising career.

The Packers might be the ideal destination given all the dynamics at play. New Green Bay defensive coordinator Mike Pettine was one of the driving forces behind the Jets’ decision to draft Wilkerson with the No. 30 overall pick in 2011. Wilkerson showed promise in his first two seasons in Pettine’s defense, so there’s a comfort level with the coach and scheme.

Friends have advised Wilkerson, who is training in Baltimore these days, to get far away from his native New Jersey for a litany of reasons, including a complicated family situation.

With all due respect to the fine people of Green Bay, Wisc., there’s not much else to do there for the Packers players other than focus on football. It might be the ideal spot for the 28-year-old Wilkerson, who was a dud (eight sacks in his last 28 games) after signing a blockbuster five-year, $86 million deal (with $37 million in guarantees) before the 2016 season.

Wilkerson, who was reportedly jaded by the Jets’ losing ways, will also be playing with one of the two best quarterbacks on the planet.

The next step in Mo Wilkerson's NFL career will take place outside of New Jersey.

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The Jets gave Wilkerson plenty of opportunities to get on the straight and narrow path before they cut ties with him after a string of episodes of tardiness.

“I’m disappointed for the team,” Todd Bowles said last week. “I’m disappointed for him. Obviously, it didn’t work out. But I have a lot of love for Mo. I think he’s still got a lot of football ahead of him.”